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Ann Arbor Jaycees cancels Fourth of July Parade and Summer Carnival over safety concerns

The annual Ann Arbor Jaycees Fourth of July parade has been canceled and turned into a virtual event. (WDIV)

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The Ann Arbor Jaycees has canceled its annual Fourth of July parade and Summer Carnival but will celebrate with a virtual event and contest.

In an email, the Ann Arbor Jaycees said that the events were canceled in order to keep participants and spectators safe.

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In place of the parade, which would wind its way around downtown Ann Arbor, there will be a virtual event for families and community members to participate in.

Continuing the parade’s traditional bike decorating contest, community members are encouraged to submit photos or videos of their family-friendly decorated bikes.

Submissions will be accepted until June 19. Find submission rules here.

This year is the 30 year that the Ann Arbor Jaycees have held a Fourth of July parade. The organization will commemorate the virtual event with T-shirts, which can be bought for $15.

The Ann Arbor Jaycees Summer Carnival is usually held at Pioneer High School.

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